Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. are expected to rise by $3,000 to $12,000 per car, forcing manufacturers to either pass costs to consumers or cut production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 268

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 268

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 25, 2025

Planners are uniquely positioned with an end-to-end focus, from procurement of materials, through manufacturing and engineering, to the movement, storage, and delivery of finished products or services. Supply chain professionals use various tools, including supply chain modeling, inventory management, and forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 282

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

These systems are increasingly used to improve internal logistics, address labor challenges, and support responsive, data-driven operations. While both AGVs and AMRs transport materials within a facility, they differ in navigation, adaptability, and system architecture. AGVs vs. AMRs: What’s the Difference?

Supply Chain Software 216

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 216

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. The resulting increase in demand may place pressure on agricultural producers and extract manufacturers to scale operations. Reformulation is not a one-to-one ingredient swap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2025

Autonomous systems are becoming an integral part of modern logistics infrastructure. Warehouse Robotics: Systematic Redesign of Core Functions Warehouse operations have historically relied on manual labor for tasks such as picking, sorting, inventory management, and material handling. However, drone payload capacity remains limited.

Warehousing 227

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Supply Chain Knowledge and Risk Mitigation: Suppliers have a direct impact on direct spend with raw material and transportation costs as two big drivers of operating margins. Or they may have expertise in manufacturing processes and have flexible capacity to allow contract manufacturing for new product introduction.

Manufacturing Procurement 292

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This metric measures the percentage of time the planners accept replenishment, transportation, or inventory plans as they are without any change in the timing of the delivery or the quantity to be delivered. You manufacture stuff. You set a target inventory level. Solvoyo has a metric they call the user acceptance rate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Analytics Scenario Planning 284

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Political instability has disrupted transportation corridors. When a critical Tier-2 supplier is affected by a tariff policy change or regional shutdown, the ripple effects often catch manufacturers by surprise. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed.

Optimal Sourcing 228

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The most common trading partner collaborative processes covered in SCCN suites are purchase order/procurement collaboration, demand forecast collaboration, and the transportation shipper tender/carrier accept process. They also cover supplier managed inventory, quality collaboration, manufacturing line collaboration, and asset collaboration.

SAP 292

SAP Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 292

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Delays, excess inventory, missed handoffs, and reactive decision-making are all signs of a supply chain that lacks coordination. The factory uses this information to make scheduling and inventory decisions more efficiently. This doesnt eliminate those systems, it organizes the data they produce.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This article will examine the challenges Belcorp faced with managing its extensive product range and complex supply chain and how our solution set, which includes Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+), Demand Planning, and the Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) model, transformed their operations. It played out as follows.

Modeling 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management.

Optimal Sourcing 240

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

In addition, other infrastructure repairs which impact freight transportation in and around Ashville, North Carolina are still not completed. These events impacted everything from facility operations and transportation routes to energy costs and inventory management. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

Supply Chain Planning Software 162

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But between rising costs, complex logistics, and the constant struggle to optimize space and labor, staying ahead can feel like an uphill battle. By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

Kristina Bernarducci and Joe Lynch discuss delivering the drinks: streamlining beverage transportation. As Director of Operations at Bettaway and Director of Business Development at PalletTrader, Kristina brings energy, creativity, and a drive for results to the world of logistics and supply chain. Bettaway Pallet Systems, Inc.:

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

The company also sells supply chain planning and transportation management solutions. Manufacturers refer to it as the shop floor to top floor disconnect. The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation. The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

From May 19 to 21, 2025, CeMAT Southeast Asia and LogiSYM Asia Pacific were co-located for the second consecutive year at Singapore EXPO, creating a comprehensive platform for the regions logistics and supply chain community. Geek+ was honored as Best Warehouse Robotics Company for its smart warehouse automation solutions.

Asia 194

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

As logistics networks become increasingly complex, the volume of real-time data generated by devices, equipment, vehicles, and facilities is growing rapidly. However, implementing edge computing in logistics environments introduces its own set of technical and operational complexities that require careful planning.

Real-time Visibility 162

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. ProMat 2025 showcased AMRs performing tasks such as goods-to-person picking, transporting materials, and even assisting with pallet movement.

Warehousing 162

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Where in the extended network of suppliers, customers, and logistics partners has the problem that limits the plan arisen? The most common trading partner collaborative processes covered in MSCN suites are purchase order/procurement collaboration, demand forecast collaboration and the transportation shipper tender/carrier accept process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 301

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 301

Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. The Logistics Managers’ Index – a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction – had a 54.7

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

”[5] He continues, “Most supply chains consist of the following layers or departments: manufacturing; suppliers; transporters; warehouses; distributors; service Providers; retailers; [and] customers. ” Inventory optimization. ” Logistics optimization. ” Manufacturing optimization.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2025

Consumers want real-time answers, so logistics teams are left chasing down answers with disconnected processes and tribal knowledge of silos. Your warehouse teams weren’t notified, so the inventory sits unpicked as the latest inbound truck never arrived. Meanwhile, your carrier has arrived on time for their appointment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Waste Reduction 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2025

The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics! Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics.

Supply Chain Software 78

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 16, 2025

Manufacturers have started implementing features of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to be more flexible and responsive and make more intelligent, data-driven decisions. Manufacturing can not only use IoT for manufacturing, but also to give inventory management greater flexibility and improve decision-making.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scaling manufacturing operations is crucial for business growth but presents unique challenges. Balancing increased demand with consistent quality and controlled costs is difficult but essential for manufacturers looking to expand. Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources.

Material Savings 92

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

The realm of Supply Chain and Logistics myths is no different. What about the role of technology in transportation? Here are more details, along with a thorough debunking of each of the Supply Chain and Logistics Myths. Every industry has its own set of myths, falsehoods, and urban legends. Consider the following questions.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Getting the mix wrong comes with serious consequences — excess inventory on the one hand, and lost sales on the other. Simply by tying these intelligent predictions directly to global production plans and schedules, manufacturers can profitably serve demand on one hand, while managing constraints on the other.

Forecasting 114

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Driven by omni-channel growth and multinational expansion, the global logistics industry is booming — and it’s expected to reach $18 trillion in value by 2030. Shippers need more labor to keep their transportation and distribution activities moving, but employees are becoming harder to find and more expensive to retain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 127

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The explosion in globalisation, and corresponding reduction in transport availability over the last decade or so, have together kiboshed some of the factors which once fueled a steady growth in offshore manufacture and procurement. Let me show you why. Reducing bottlenecks in U.S.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Regular reviews and joint business planning foster accountability and trust.

Waste Reduction 165

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable. It could even entail some degree of domestic production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Specifically, the company announced the release of five, new generative AI agents: Inventory Ops Agent: This agent helps planners match supply with demand by guiding attention to mismatches, exceptions, and systemic issues. It also identifies ways to optimize transport costs, on-time deliveries, and emissions.

Supply Chain Design Software 238

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing. They are focusing on how Infor creates value through insights, automation, and process.

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